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3. what does Frontunato's name means?

 

swetlana i #255565
Jun 21, 2012 9:34 PM

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3. what does Frontunato's name means?

from the story: "Cask of Amontillado"

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Aslan
Jun 21, 2012 9:37 PM

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This would mean "good fortune" or good luck to come.
 

jill d #170087
Jun 21, 2012 9:39 PM

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Well, in Italian it means "Lucky" so the story is sort of ironic.

Source(s): http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_fortunato's_name_mean_'The_Cask_of_Amontillado'

 

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